“There isn’t a better place to experiment with NBA rules than in the NBA D-League, and we are pleased to test this experimental rule that, for the first time, creates an in-game penalty for flopping,” said NBA D-League President Dan Reed. “The NBA D-League is the research and development laboratory for the NBA and both leagues are always evaluating ways to further the game.”

A flopping violation is assessed when a player reaction to contact that is not within reasonability is made with the intent to influence an official to make a foul call.

As things stand, flops are reviewed after games end and players are fined on an escalating scale that penalizes players multiple offenses. The NBA will continue on with this structure until further notice.

Other such experiments in the D-League include the international goaltending rule and shortened timeouts.